UiPath-ADAv1 Files, Folders, and Data Manipulation Practice Question
An automation downloads a daily report to a temporary folder. Before processing, the developer must confirm that the file C:\Temp\report.xlsx exists and is not currently locked by another process. Which activity should be used to check whether the file exists?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming a File Exists activity exists when the actual UiPath activity covering files and folders is Path Exists.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Path Exists
Path Exists returns a Boolean indicating whether a file or folder is present at the given path, which is precisely the validation needed before processing a downloaded report. Get File Info retrieves metadata but errors on missing files, Move File performs an action rather than a check, and File Exists is not a real activity in the package.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Get File Info
Why it's wrong here
Get File Info retrieves metadata such as size, creation date, and last modified time for a file. It does not return a simple Boolean for existence and will throw an exception if the file is missing. Using it purely to check existence is inappropriate and adds unnecessary error handling compared to Path Exists.
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Path Exists
Why this is correct
Path Exists is the UiPath activity that checks whether a specified file or folder path exists and returns a Boolean result. It is designed exactly for this validation step before processing a downloaded file. The developer can branch on its output to handle missing files gracefully, which is the intended use in this scenario.
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File Exists
Why it's wrong here
There is no built-in UiPath activity named File Exists in the standard activities package. Developers sometimes assume such an activity exists, but the correct one is Path Exists, which handles both files and folders. Choosing a non-existent activity would prevent the workflow from compiling or running as intended.
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Move File
Why it's wrong here
Move File relocates a file from one path to another and is not a validation activity. Attempting to use it to check existence would actually perform a destructive or unwanted operation. It also fails if the source does not exist, so it cannot serve as a safe existence check in this scenario.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official UiPath exam blueprint
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